Free dinosaur exhibit open at Midland Centennial Library through September

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Luke Johnson, KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? A free, interactive dinosaur exhibit is open daily at the Midland Centennial Library. “Dinosaurs: Land of Fire & Ice” features prehistoric creatures, a fossil dig pit, and simulated icy and volcanic environments. Famil...

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Category: safety · Published: July 24, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 2 min

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Original reporting	Luke Johnson, KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
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Source published	Jul 24, 2026
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Free dinosaur exhibit open at Midland Centennial Library through September

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